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Companies House Identity Verification: Directors Warned as First Prosecutions Take Place

Companies House Identity Verification: Directors Warned as First Prosecutions Take Place

September 23, 2026

Lindsay Farrer

Company directors are being reminded that identity verification with Companies House is now a legal requirement, following the first prosecutions brought by the Insolvency Service for failing to comply. The warning comes as Companies House approaches the end of the 12-month transition period for the new identity verification requirements introduced under the Economic Crime and…

Thinking of starting a business? Be prepared!

Thinking of starting a business? Be prepared!

August 24, 2026

Jane Maclachlan

Starting a business is something that needs careful planning, especially in challenging economic environments. Regardless of the economic climate, there are a lot of things to consider before you take the plunge. Will you make enough money to sustain this as a full-time business? Why are you running the business? Spotted a gap in the…

A change in charity thresholds: what trustees need to know

A change in charity thresholds: what trustees need to know

Jane Maclachlan

Charities across England, Wales and Scotland are facing important changes to financial reporting thresholds — and trustees should be preparing now. The updated thresholds affect how charities register, prepare accounts, file information and meet scrutiny requirements. While the day-to-day work of many charities may not change, the administrative obligations sitting behind them could. For trustees,…

Five-step guide for businesses ahead of ‘Summer Holiday’ VAT reduction

Five-step guide for businesses ahead of ‘Summer Holiday’ VAT reduction

Jane Maclachlan

A Cumbrian accountant is sharing his five-step guide for businesses which will benefit from a temporary reduction in VAT. Between June 25th to September 1st, the Government is lowering VAT on certain supplies relating to children and families from 20% to 5% to help more people enjoy the summer months. The temporary ‘Summer Holiday’ reduction…

Cumbrian advisers’ role in sale of major petrol station business

Cumbrian advisers’ role in sale of major petrol station business

Jane Maclachlan

Two Cumbrian businesses played key advisory roles in the sale of a major family-owned portfolio of petrol stations. Saint & Co Chartered Accountants and legal firm Burnetts, both headquartered in Carlisle, worked collaboratively to guide long-term clients Hills of Corby Hill Group through a deal which resulted in the multi-million-pound sale of 12 petrol filling…

Thinking of buying a company car? Electric versus hybrid

Thinking of buying a company car? Electric versus hybrid

Jane Maclachlan

‘If I’m buying a company car for the business, should I go fully electric or is a hybrid vehicle the better option?’ This is a common question we get asked at Saint & Co. Both options have their merits. Hybrid vehicles offer flexibility, familiarity and a fallback when charging isn’t convenient. Electric vehicles, meanwhile, promise…

Ben and Ross close to gaining Chartered Accountant qualification

Ben and Ross close to gaining Chartered Accountant qualification

Jane Maclachlan

Congratulations to two Saint & Co colleagues who have made great strides to becoming fully qualified accountants. Ross Huck and Ben Cakebread, both aged 24, are based in our Ambleside office and have achieved part-qualified status in recognition of their continued progress. They now have just three exams to pass as they work their way…

New partner announced at Saint & Co

New partner announced at Saint & Co

Jane Maclachlan

A Cumbrian accountant has been promoted to the position of partner after more than a decade of service. Saint & Co Chartered Accountants has appointed Tom Scott as a senior member of the firm in recognition of the high level of service he continues to provide to clients and his colleagues. Having joined the company…

New Statutory Sick Pay Rules from 6 April 2026

New Statutory Sick Pay Rules from 6 April 2026

Jackie Hemus

From 6th April 2026 there are major changes to the Statutory Sick Pay rules which will affect both employees and employers. The Key changes are: SSP is payable from the first day of sickness – the three waiting days rule is abolished. SSP will be payable from day one of sickness instead of the fourth…

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